Spiced okra curry

This dish from reader Arjmand
Sheikh, passed down from her Indian
great-grandmother, proves just
how delicious okra can be

Easy veggie biryani

This tasty Indian-inspired dish is faster than a takeaway

Mediterranean salad tarts

Light, fresh-flavoured vegetarian snacks

Chickpea & spinach chapatis

An easy Indian-style veggie supper that’s low in fat

Curried chickpeas

Serve this side as part of an Indian meal for a healthy bit of spice

Aubergine pickle

Use up a glut of aubergines in this Indian-spiced chutney with tamarind, ginger and mustard seeds

Spicy potatoes

Serve these potatoes as part of an Indian buffet, or as a side dish for grilled meat

Spicy vegetable chapati wraps

A delicious and healthy vegetarian low-fat alternative to a curry, which can be deceivingly high in fat

Stir-fried mushrooms & spinach with golden onions

A perfect accompaniment to Indian lamb – with a lovely contrast of textures. Superhealthy – this recipe counts as 2 of your 5-a-day

Roast cauliflower & hazelnut pilaf

Indian cuisine caters for vegetarians well – this healthy basmati rice pot is flavoured with coriander, garam masala and ginger

Creamy chicken & mango curry

Use korma paste, turmeric and black onion seeds as the base for this mild, Indian spice-pot, made creamy with coconut milk

Pretzel popcorn squares

Salty and sweet flavours combine perfectly in these chewy snacks held together with melted marshmallow